Valentine's Day Trivia

On what day of year is Valentine's day celebrated?

• Second Tuesday of February

• February 12

• February 14

• December 25

Which of these are not true about where Valentine's day originated from?

• St Valentine performed weddings for Christian soldiers who were forbidden to marry

• Christian feast day honoring St Valentine

• There are three St Valentine's whose stories may be the source of this day

• St Valentine offered roses to all single people

In which year was the earliest description found of February 14 being a day of love?

• 856

• 1400

• 1713

• 1867

The modern cliché Valentine's Day poem can be found in Gammer Gurton's Garland (1784), a collection of English nursery rhymes published in London by Joseph Johnson. It starts: "roses are red, violets are blue", but what is the next line?

• This is why I love you.

• Onions stink, and so do you.

• The honey's sweet, and so are you.

• I don't sleep at night 'cause I'm thinking of you

Valentine's day is a public holiday in how many countries globally?

• 0

• 3

• 7

• 32

Which of these countries have a tradition called Amigo secreto ("Secret friend"), which is a game similar to the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa?

• Egypt & Libya

• Dominican Republic & El Salvador

• South Korea & Japan

• Slovenia & Croatia

Valentine's Day is now a major source of economic activity. In the US in 2017, how much was spent per person?

• $54

• $72

• $105

• $136

In Japan and many other Asian countries, on March 14 people give reciprocal gifts to those who gave them gifts received on Valentine's Day. What is this day called?

• White Day

• Blue Day

• Pink Day

• Yellow Day

In which country has the government prohibited the production of all Valentine’s Day gifts and items?

• Indonesia

• Philippines

• Iran

• Denmark

What is Valentine's day known as due to its commercialisation?

• Disney Day

• Valendebt

• Frivolous festivities

• Hallmark Holiday